DISINFORMATION AS A SOCIAL THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY (IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR): DISINFORMATION AS A SOCIAL THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY (IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR)

Iliana Simeonova

doi:10.46687/jsar.v31i1.496

Authors

Iliana Simeonova Department of Communication and Computer Engineering and Security Technologies, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Shumen 9712, 115 Universitetska St., e-mail: i.simeonova@shu.bg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v31i1.496

Keywords:

Disinformation, Information warfare, National security

Abstract

The article examines disinformation as an essential social factor influencing national security in the modern world. In the context of digitalization and rapid dissemination of information, disinformation is becoming a powerful tool for influencing public attitudes, trust in institutions and the stability of the state.
The article analyzes the main characteristics and mechanisms of disinformation, as well as its social, political and psychological effects. The relationship between disinformation and the processes of public polarization, reducing trust in state institutions and creating a sense of insecurity among citizens is examined.
Special emphasis is placed on the manifestations of disinformation in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, where information warfare plays a key role alongside traditional military operations. It analyzes how different countries use media and digital platforms to spread propaganda narratives and influence the international and domestic public environment.

Author Biography

Iliana Simeonova, Department of Communication and Computer Engineering and Security Technologies, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Shumen 9712, 115 Universitetska St., e-mail: i.simeonova@shu.bg

Department of Communication and Computer Engineering and Security Technologies, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Shumen 9712, 115 Universitetska St., e-mail: i.simeonova@shu.bg

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DISINFORMATION AS A SOCIAL THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY (IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR)